Why Lexington, Kentucky?
Bring your State or Federal government meeting to Lexington! We’re an easy-to-get-to destination with plenty of places to stay, eat, meet and explore without breaking the bank. See what makes Lexington such a great place to live and work—we think you’ll love it as much as we do.
Lexpert Spotlight
Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local experts in government can help make your meeting a big hit.
Steve Voss
Associate Professor Political Science, University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Area of Focus - Elections & Voting Behavior (Including Kentucky/Southern Politics & Politics of Race/Ethnicity/Culture)
Cassie Cooper
Senior Training Manager, Kentucky League of Cities
Area of Focus - Association Event Planning and Training Resources for City Officials
Todd Johnson
Vice President, Building Industry Association of Lexington
Area of Focus - Association Management, Industry and Government Relations, New Business Development
David Melanson
Assistant Director of External Affairs and Development, UK Center for Applied Energy
Public Relations, Communications, Government Relations, Philanthropy, Event Planning
What We Offer
Government Meetings in Lexington
Affordable, Flexible Hotels
Lexington provides reasonable sleeping room rates and economical meeting packages. You'll discover that price points in Lexington are $20-$30 lower than other comparable cities.
Convenient Location
Located at the intersection of I-64 and I-75, we’re easy to get to from anywhere in the state. Our unique wheel-and-spoke layout makes Lexington easy to navigate by car.
Free Kentucky Experiences
From touring operations like Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Buffalo Trace Distillery to seeing where Lexington was founded, there’s no shortage of free things to do here.
#5 Best-Run City in America
- WalletHub
"#3 Friendliest City in the U.S."
- Readers’ Choice Awards | 2023
“#9 Most Diverse Metro Economy in the U.S.”
- The Lane Report
Meet Your Personal Sales and Service Representative
Roseanne Mingo Director of Destination Sales
STEM, Agriculture/Environment, Government, Military, Arts/Culture, Clubs/Hobby, Social Welfare, Tourism Organizations
Featured Unique Venues
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
This newly renovated downtown complex features 100,000 square feet of contemporary exhibit space, 16...
Lexington Opera House
Lovingly restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone:...
Kentucky Horse Park
Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in...
Keeneland Racecourse
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is...
Featured Attractions
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
One of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, even staying open during Prohibition....
Visit Horse Country
Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...
21c Museum Hotel
Thoroughbred Park
This 2.5 acre park dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry contains seven life-size and lifelike...